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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.91, 1,373.87 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.91, 1,373.87 and 266.69 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.91 : 1,373.87 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.91/1,373.87 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.91x = 1,373.87 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.91x = 366,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,396.06/915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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